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Ministry of Women and Child Development
A Victim of Child Sexual Abuse can file a complaint at any time irrespective of his/her present age: WCD Ministry
The Ministry of Women and Child Development had recently consulted Ministry of Law in view of the overriding provisions of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences  Act over other criminal laws and provisions of mandatory reporting of such offences. The Ministry of Law after examining the provisions of POCSO Act vis-à-vis provisions of CrPC has advised that there appears no period of limitation mentioned in Section 19 in regard to reporting of the offences under the POCSO Act, 2012. The POCSO Act does not provide for any period of limitation for reporting the child sexual offences. On receipt of the opinion of Ministry of Law, Smt. Maneka Sanjay Gandhi, Minister of WCD stated that “Now any victim, at any age, can complain the sexual abuse faced by him/her as a child”. She urged the victims to report the cases through POCSO e-Box.
Often, children are unable to report such crimes as the perpetrator in most cases is either a family member, a relative or closely known person. Studies have also shown that the child continues to carry the trauma of sexual abuse till very late in life.In order to overcome this trauma many grown up people have started coming out to report the abuse faced by them as children.
The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, Act 2012, came into force on 14.11.2012. It is a gender neutral Actwhichhas been enacted to strengthen the legal provisions for the protection of children from sexual abuse and exploitation.
The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 defines a child as any person below the age of 18 years and provides protection to all children under the age of 18 years from the offences of sexual assault, sexual harassment and pornography.
KSP/PS
Ministry of Panchayati Raj
SVAMITVA Scheme
The pilot phase of the SVAMITVA Scheme was launched on 24th April 2020 for implementation during 2020-21. The national roll out of scheme was launched on 24th April 2021. SVAMITVA Scheme is being implemented with the collaborative efforts of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, State Revenue Department, State Panchayati Raj Department and Survey of India . States need to sign Memorandum of Understanding  with SoI for implementation of the scheme. So far 31 States/Union Territories  have signed MoU with SoI.
As on 26.07.2023, the drone flying under SVAMITVA scheme has been completed in 2,70,924 villages of the country.
The preparation and distribution of Property Cards on the basis of maps generated under SVAMITVA Scheme by the Survey of India is the responsibility of the respective State Government. However, Ministry of Panchayati Raj is engaged with States/UTs to integrate property cards generated under SVAMITVA with DigiLocker platform. As on 26.07.2023, the property cards have been prepared in 89,749 villages.
Maps generated under SVAMITVA scheme are geo-referenced maps capturing digital images of properties in rural abadi areas. In addition to this, under e-Panchayat Mission Mode Project , Ministry of Panchayati Raj has launched mActionSoft, a mobile based solution to help in capturing photos with Geo-Tags  for the works which have asset as an output. Geo-tagging of the assets is done in all three stages viz.  before start of the work,  during the work and  on completion of work. This would provide a repository of information on all works and assets related to natural resource management, water harvesting, drought proofing, sanitation, agriculture, check dams and irrigation channels etc. Geo-Tagging has been made mandatory for assets created under XV Finance Commission funds and all the Panchayati Raj Institution have been onboarded on mActionSoft application.
This information was given by the Union Minister of State for Panchayati Raj, Shri Kapil Moreshwar Patil in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 163.84 Cr
More than 22 lakh Vaccine Doses administered in the last 24 hours
Recovery Rate currently stands at 93.33%
2,86,384 New Cases reported in the last 24 hours
India's Active Caseload currently stands at 22,02,472
Weekly Positivity Rate is presently at 17.75%
With the administration of more than 22 lakh Doses  vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 163.84 Cr  as per provisional reports till 7 am today.
This has been achieved through 1,78,47,482 sessions. The break-up of the cumulative figure as per the provisional report till 7 am today include:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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1,03,93,820
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2nd Dose
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98,37,436
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Precaution Dose
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29,87,993
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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1,83,92,579
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2nd Dose
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1,71,74,064
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Precaution Dose
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31,02,620
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Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
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4,37,27,771
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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53,70,23,165
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2nd Dose
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39,48,22,719
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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19,95,79,974
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2nd Dose
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16,83,78,040
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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12,43,87,830
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2nd Dose
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10,50,18,240
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Precaution Dose
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36,12,956
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Precaution Dose
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97,03,569
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Total
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1,63,84,39,207
3,06,357 patients have recovered in the last 24 hours and the cumulative tally of recovered patients  is now at 3,76,77,328.
Consequently, India’s recovery rate stands at 93.33%.
2,86,384 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours.
India’s Active Caseload is presently at 22,02,472. Active cases constitute 5.46% of the country's total Positive Cases.
The testing capacity across the country continues to be expanded. The last 24 hours saw a total of 14,62,261 tests being conducted. India has so far conducted over 72.21 Cr  cumulative tests.
While testing capacity has been enhanced across the country, Weekly Positivity Rate in the country currently stands at 17.75% and the Daily Positivity rate also reported to be 19.59%.
Special Service and Features
390 grams of Gold and Electronic goods totally worth Rs22.31 Lakhs seized by Chennai Air Customs .Passenger Arrested.
Based on intelligence ,one male passenger aged 53 years who arrived from Sharjah by Air Arabia flight G9-473 on 17.09.2021 at 2100 hrs was intercepted at exit by the AIU officers.
On personal search and examination of the passenger one Gold chain weighing 80 gms concealed in his pant pocket ,one Gold bundle concealed in rectum weighing 310 gms valued at Rs 16,30,590/- was recovered .Further electronic goods worth Rs 6,00,200/- not declared by the passenger carried in his Check -in baggage was also recoverd.The total value of the contraband goods is Rs .22.31 Lakhs/- and the same were seized under the Customs Act ,1962.Passenger was arrested.
Further investigations is in progress.
This is stated in a press release issued by the Pr. Commissioner of Customs, Chennai International Airport.
Ministry of Finance
Relief to 137 MSMEs provided under “Vivad Se Vishwas I - Relief to MSMEs” scheme
As on 1st June 2023, relief to 137 Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises  has been provided under the “Vivad Se Vishwas 1- Relief to MSMEs” scheme. This was stated by Union Minister of State for Finance Shri Pankaj Chuadhary in a written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today.
The Minister stated that since the scheme was launched on 17.04.2023, no funds were provided for in the last year.
Giving more information, the Minister stated that claims of 1103 MSMEs were pending under the scheme as on 01.06.2023.
Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
DGT-MSDE announces results of All India Trade Test for Craft Instructor Training Scheme  2019-2020
The Directorate General of Training , under the aegis of Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship , today announced results of the All India Trade Test  for CITS Academic session 2019-2020. For session 2019-20, a total of 7,535 trainees across 34 trades and 45 Institutes appeared in the examination, which was held in 79 exam centers across the country.Ms. Savitri, trainee of Dress Making trade from National Skill Training Institute for Women, Jaipur, topped the examination, scoring 95.44%. Overall, a total of 242 trainees scored 90% and above and 80.57% of candidates passed the test. The results are available at:https://ncvtmis.gov.in/Pages/CFI/Home.aspx .
Due to Corona pandemic, theoretical and practical examinations were conducted in two batches in October and November 2020, following strict Covid protocols.
DGT offers Crafts Instructor Training programmes under Crafts Instructor Training Scheme  to ITI trainees who aspire to pursue a career in skill training. Comprehensive training both in skills and training methodology is imparted to the instructor trainees to make them conversant with techniques of transferring hands-on skills, to train skilled manpower.At the end of year-long CITS training, an All India Trade Test  for each of the 34 trades is conducted online by DGT.
Congratulating the successful trainees, Ms. NeelamShami Rao, Director General , DGT said, “In view of the PM’s vision of making India the skill capital of the world, CITS plays a pivotal role by way of generating expert skill trainers, who empowered with the knowledge of hands-on-skills and pedagogy, would in turn impart skill training at the grass root level. Also, it is noteworthy to observe that women have fared really well in this examination, which further reflects our focus on women empowerment.”
The test, consisting Multiple-Choice Questions , examines trade knowledge of candidates. Practical examination is conducted to test the hands-on-skill acquired by the trainee where an external examiner, a field expert, assesses performance of trainees. On successful completion of the training, trainees are awarded National Craft Instructor Certificate .
The list of toppers for all trades can also be seen on the website https://www.dgt.gov.in and also at all the NSTIs and RDSDEs websites https://dgt.gov.in/central-institutes-lists
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs
More than 151.70Crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs
More than 19.52 Crore balance and unutilized vaccine doses still available with States/UTs
The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country. The nationwide COVID 19 vaccination started on 16th January 2021. The new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21st June 2021. The vaccination drive has been ramped up through availability of more vaccines, advance visibility of vaccine availability to States and UTs for enabling better planning by them, and streamlining the vaccine supply chain.
As part of the nationwide vaccination drive, Government of India has been supporting the States and UTs by providing them COVID Vaccines free of cost. In the new phase of the universalization of the COVID19 vaccination drive, the Union Government will procure and supply  75% of the vaccines being produced by the vaccinemanufacturers in the country to States and UTs.
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VACCINE DOSES
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SUPPLIED
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1,51,70,64,205
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BALANCE AVAILABLE
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19,52,96,356
More than151.70 crore vaccine doses have been provided to States/UTs so far through Govt. of India  and through direct state procurement category.
More than19.52Cr balance and unutilized COVID Vaccine doses are still available with the States/UTs to be administered.
Prime Minister's Office
PM interacts with students at Smart India Hackathon
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today addressed students at the Grand Finale of the Smart India Hackathon, via Video Conference. He interacted with several groups of students participating in the Hackathon, at various institutes across the country. The interaction with students covered themes such as agriculture, finance, malnutrition, and education.
He described the Smart India Hackathon as the biggest Open Innovation Model at the national level. He said the Indian economy is growing rapidly, and the country is setting new benchmarks in innovation. He said India is today, the third biggest Start-Up Nation.
AYUSH
Government introduces a new category of Ayush visa for foreign nationals seeking treatment under Indian systems of medicine
Ayush visa category will strengthen Prime Minister’s vision for making Indian traditional medicine a Global phenomenon: Union Ayush Minister
Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India has notified the creation of a new category of Ayush  visa for foreign nationals for treatment under Ayush systems/Indian systems of medicine. The introduction of Ayush Visa fulfills the proposal for introduction of a special visa scheme for foreigners visiting India for treatment under Ayush systems/Indian systems of medicine like therapeutic care, wellness and Yoga.
A new chapter i.e. chapter 11A – Ayush Visa has been incorporated after Chapter 11 - Medical visa of the Visa Manual, which deals with treatment under the Indian systems of medicine and accordingly necessary amendments has been made in various chapters of the Visa Manual, 2019.
Union Minister of Ayush and Ports, Shipping & Waterways Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, said, “The creation of new category of Ayush  visa for foreign nationals seeking treatment under Ayush systems/Indian systems of medicine is a significant step. It will boost Medical Value Travel in India. This initiative will strengthen our endeavor to accomplish our Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s vision for making Indian traditional medicine a global phenomenon. I also want to compliment Shri Amit Shah, Union Home Minister, GoI for his efforts in creating a special Ayush Visa category”
It is pertinent to mention that Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi had announced a creation of a special Ayush Visa category for facilitating foreign nationals travel to India seeking Ayush therapy, at Global Ayush Investment and Innovation Summit  in Gandhinagar, Gujarat in April 2022.
Introduction of Ayush Visa category is part of India’s roadmap for the Heal in India initiative of the government, which is intended at promoting India as a medical value travel destination. Ministry of Ayush and the ministry of Health & Family Welfare are working together to develop a one stop Heal in India portal to promote India as a Medical tourism destination of the world.
Medical Value Travel has seen significant growth in India in recent years. According to the report ‘The Global Wellness Economy: Looking beyond COVID’ by the Global Wellness Institute , the Global Wellness economy will grow at 9.9% annually. Ayush based healthcare & Wellness economy is estimated to grow to $70 billion by 2025.
Ministry of Ayush has been working on many fronts to promote Ayush system of treatment national and globally. Recently, a Memorandum of Understanding  with India Tourism Development Corporation , Ministry of Tourism, GoI was signed to work together for the promotion of Medical Value Travel in Ayurveda and other traditional systems of medicine.
Ministry of Defence
SUVARNAMUKHI RIVER FLASH FLOOD INDIAN NAVY HELICOPTER CARRIES OUT NIGHT RESCUE AT PARVATHIPURAM AREA IN VIJAYANAGRAM DISTRICT
Based on an SOS request received from the State Administration Officials on Monday evening at about 5:30 pm to provide a naval helicopter for Search and Rescue  of a stranded villager who was marooned in the middle of River Suvarnamukhi view flash floods, the Eastern Naval Command immediately deployed an Advanced Light Helicopter  from INS Dega for the mission. After arriving at the reported location  the aircraft could not locate the villager due to severe weather, heavy rain and pitch dark conditions.
Subsequently, a Seaking 42C helicopter with suitable Night Vision Devices was launched to undertake the rescue mission at about 11 PM. Despite the similar rainy weather and strong winds the Seaking helicopter undertook search and located the survivor. The helicopter hovered over the survivor in the River Suvarnamukhi at a very low altitude to pick up the survivor. The aircraft returned to INS Dega wherein First Aid was provided and the survivor was later shifted to KGH for further Medical treatment. His family members were informed of his wellbeing by the Naval Air Station.
The survivor Shri D Simhachalam, aged around 40 yrs who belongs to Venkatabhairavapalem village in Vijayanagaram District, was thankful for the timely help at night that resulted in saving his life.
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Prime Minister's Office
PM congratulates Bajrang Punia on winning Gold in 65 kg freestyle wrestling at Asian Games 2018
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated Bajrang Punia on winning Gold in 65 kg freestyle wrestling at Asian Games 2018.
“Congratulations Bajrang Punia for the memorable victory in the 65 kg freestyle wrestling. This win is even more special because it is India's first Gold in the Asian Games-2018. Best wishes for your future endeavours”, the Prime Minister said.
Ministry of Jal Shakti
Indira Gandhi Feeder Canal
The Head Regulator of Indira Gandhi Feeder at Harike was designed and constructed a capacity of 15,000 cusecs. Subsequently, the Indira Gandhi Feeder was constructed with a designed capacity of 18,500 cusecs. The matter of increasing the capacity of head regulator of Indira Gandhi Feeder for the better use of the capacity of Indira Gandhi Feeder had been under discussion between Ministry of Jal Shakti with both the states and also between the two states.
The matter was discussed between Hon’ble Chief Ministers of Rajasthan and Punjab on 25 July 2019 wherein it was decided the Chief Engineers of both the states will inspect the Harike Head Works to find out its technical feasibility. In compliance to decision taken in the bilateral meeting, a joint inspection of Chief Engineers of Rajasthan and Punjab was held on 30 July 2019.
It has been concluded that due to limited area available at site, construction of additional bay in the head regulator of Indira Gandhi Feeder is not feasible. However, the enhanced discharge of 18500 increasing pond level by 1.0 ft. and construction of additional bays in the head regulator of Rajasthan Feeder had not been found to be advisable.
Since the matter has been resolved bilaterally, there seems to be no need for any further intervention by the Union Government at present.
This Information was given by the Minister of State for Jal Shakti Shri Bishweswar Tudu in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Finance
Repayment of ‘8.15% GS 2022’
The outstanding balance of ‘8.15% GS 2022’ is repayable at par on June 10, 2022. No interest will accrue thereon from the said date. In the event of a holiday being declared on repayment day by any State Government under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, the Loan/s will be repaid by the paying offices in that State on the previous working day.
As per sub-regulations 24 and 24 of Government Securities Regulations, 2007 payment of maturity, proceeds to the registered holder of Government Security held in the form of Subsidiary General Ledger or Constituent Subsidiary General Ledger account or Stock Certificate, shall be made by a pay order incorporating the relevant particulars of his bank account or by credit to the account of the holder in any bank having facility of receipt of funds through electronic means. For the purpose of making payment in respect of the securities, the original subscriber or the subsequent holders of such Government Securities, shall submit the relevant particulars of their bank account well in advance. However, in the absence of relevant particulars of bank account/mandate for receipt of funds through electronic means, to facilitate repayment of the Loan on the due date, holders may tender the securities, duly discharged, at the Public Debt Offices, Treasuries/Sub-Treasuries and branches of State Bank of India  20 days in advance of the due date for repayment.
Full details of the procedure for receiving the discharge value may be obtained from any of the aforesaid paying offices.
PIB Headquarters
PIB’S BULLETIN ON COVID-19
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- 198.33 cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
- India's Active caseload currently stands at 1,19,457
- Active cases stand at 0.27%
- Recovery Rate currently at 98.52%
- 14,650 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to
- 4,29,21,977
- 18,930 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours
- Daily positivity rate 
- Weekly Positivity Rate 
- 86.53 cr Total Tests conducted so far; 4,38,005 tests conducted in the last 24 hours
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Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Government of India
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage crossed 61 Cr landmark
More than 79 Lakh doses administered in the last 24 hours
Recovery Rate currently at 97.60%
44,658New Cases reported in the last 24 hours
India's Active Caseload is 1.06% of Total Cases
Daily Positivity Rate  less than 3% for last 32 days
India’s cumulative vaccination coverage has crossed the 61 Crore landmark yesterday. With the administration of 79,48,439vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has surpassed the cumulative figure of 61.22Cr  as per provisional reports till 7 am today. This has been achieved through 66,60,983sessions.
The break-up of the cumulative figureas per the provisional report till 8 am today include:
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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1,03,56,368
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2nd Dose
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82,94,906
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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1,83,14,369
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2nd Dose
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1,28,61,222
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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23,25,61,664
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2nd Dose
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2,34,57,529
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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12,65,76,574
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2nd Dose
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5,13,99,879
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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8,50,29,798
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2nd Dose
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4,33,56,233
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Total
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61,22,08,542
The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country.
The recovery of32,988patients in the last 24 hours has increased the cumulative tally of recovered patients  to 3,18,21,428.
Consequently, India’s recovery rate stands at 97.60%.
Sustained and collaborative efforts by the Centre and the States/UTs continue the trend of less than 50,000 Daily New Cases that is being reported for 61 consecutive days now.
44,658new cases were reported in the last 24 hours.
The Active Caseload is presently3,44,899. Active cases presently constitute 1.06% of the country's total Positive Cases.
The testing capacity across the country continues to be expanded. The last 24 hours saw a total of 18,24,931tests being conducted. India has so far conducted over 51.49 Cr  cumulative tests.
While testing capacity has been enhanced across the country, Weekly Positivity Rate at 2.10% remains less than 3% for the last 63 days now. The Daily Positivity rate stands at 2.45%. The daily Positivity rate has remained below 3% for the last 32 days and below 5% for 81 consecutive days now.
Prime Minister's Office
PM greets people on Navroz
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has greeted the people on the occasion of Navroz.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said;
"We mark Navroz with a prayer that the coming year brings with it joy and outstanding health in everyone’s lives. May all aspirations be fulfilled and may there be prosperity all around.
Navroz Mubarak!"